Alex Rose

Alex Rose holds a B.S. in Biology, a M.S. in Aquatic Biology, and has a wide variety of experience in the biological sciences including but not limited to bioacoustics research, exhibit construction, science writing, teaching, public presentation, and aquatic animal husbandry and breeding. Alex is a professional violinist, photographer, Explorers Club Fellow, PADI Divemaster, and lover of all things aquatic.

She is the Science Editor and a principle writer for Ocean Geographic Magazine, the Managing Editor for Ocean Geographic Explorers (OGX) and is a free-lance science writer and editor as well. She is the Project Manager for the OG Elysium Artists for the Arctic expedition, an ongoing project meant to inspire a greater understanding of and appreciation for our polar north while drawing attention to the impacts of climate change.

She will have a leadership role in the upcoming Elysium Coral Triangle expedition in 2018 as well. Alex also composes violin pieces for use in ocean themed films and exhibitions. Her driving goal is to find ways to protect our world’s precious marine habitats through diving, writing, photography, education, and research. She founded Blue Ring at the beginning of 2017 in an effort to create a new method of ocean conservation accessible to and inclusive of everyone who wants to better understand and protect our seas.

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